Novation Launchkey Mini MK3

Product information

Key specs

Number of keys

25

Weighted keys

Yes, semi-weighted

Velocity sensitivity

Pitch-bend wheel

Number of drum pads

16

Number of keys	25
Weighted keys	Yes, semi-weighted
Velocity sensitivity
Pitch-bend wheel
Number of drum pads	16

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Pros and cons

According to our MIDI keyboard expert

• With this MIDI keyboard, you get the most our of Ableton Live and your hardware instruments.
• You can speed up your production process thanks to the transport buttons, including the record, start, and stop buttons.
• Via the MIDI output, you can control your hardware instruments like desktop synthesizers and drum computers.
• This MIDI keyboard doesn't have a built-in screen that you can read useful information on.

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Description

With the Launchkey Mini MK3, you get the most out of Ableton Live and your hardware instruments. This MIDI keyboard was optimized to use with the Ableton recording and production software. Thanks to the macro controls, the functions of Ableton are already connected to the MIDI controller. So you don't have to connect all functions to the digital piano manually. With the transport buttons, you speed up the production process. This way, you can start recordings, reduce noises, and launch Ableton clips and scenes. You can connect the hardware instruments via the MIDI output. So you control your desktop synthesizers and drum computers. The product has 25 touch-sensitive keys. This means that it's compact and you can easily take it with you.

With the Launchkey Mini MK3, you get the most out of Ableton Live and your hardware instruments. This MIDI keyboard was optimized to use with the Ableton recording and production software. Thanks to the macro controls, the functions of Ableton are already connected to the MIDI controller. So you don't have to connect all functions to the digital piano manually. With the transport buttons, you speed up the production process. This way, you can start recordings, reduce noises, and launch Ableton clips and scenes. You can connect the hardware instruments via the MIDI output. So you control your desktop synthesizers and drum computers. The product has 25 touch-sensitive keys. This means that it's compact and you can easily take it with you.

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Included by default

• Manual (3.11 MB)
• USB cable
• Ableton Live Lite
• AAS Session bundle
• Softube Time and Tone bundle
• Spitfire Audio LABS - Expressive Strings
• XLN Audio Addictive Keys
• Klevgrand ROVerb and DAW Cassette
• Access to the Novation Sound Collective

Included by default

• USB cable
• Ableton Live Lite
• AAS Session bundle
• Softube Time and Tone bundle
• Spitfire Audio LABS - Expressive Strings
• XLN Audio Addictive Keys
• Klevgrand ROVerb and DAW Cassette
• Access to the Novation Sound Collective

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Download the manual

Download the manual (3.11 MB)

Key specs

Number of keys

25

Weighted keys

Yes, semi-weighted

Velocity sensitivity

Pitch-bend wheel

Number of drum pads

16

Number of keys	25
Weighted keys	Yes, semi-weighted
Velocity sensitivity
Pitch-bend wheel
Number of drum pads	16

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Reviews

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8,9/10 (3 reviews)

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Most helpful reviews

10/10

Perfect entry-level model

• Integration with Ableton Live
• LCD pads with RGB colors
• Unfortunately does not work with Apple Logic Pro in Big Sur and Apple Silicon

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• Frank
• 23 June 2021
• Automatically translated from Dutch

7,6/10

Functions perfectly!

• Handy quick keys
• Convenient travel size

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• Loren peeters
• 10 January 2021
• Automatically translated from Dutch

9,2/10

It's a great product but takes a long time to learn to use

• Good quality
• Lots of options for music
• Download a lot

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• Loic van montagu
• 29 February 2020
• Automatically translated from Dutch

10/10

Perfect entry-level model

• Integration with Ableton Live
• LCD pads with RGB colors
• Software package
• Unfortunately does not work with Apple Logic Pro in Big Sur and Apple Silicon

Top entry-level model for music production. Including top software package.

• Frank
• 23 June 2021
• Automatically translated from Dutch

7,6/10

Functions perfectly!

• Handy quick keys
• Convenient travel size
• Ideal for producing beats & music

Recommended if you are looking for a mini launch key

• Loren peeters
• 10 January 2021
• Automatically translated from Dutch

9,2/10

It's a great product but takes a long time to learn to use

• Good quality
• Lots of options for music
• Compact
• Download a lot

I like the product after prolonged use. The downside is that it takes a long time to learn to use the product, but when you have understood it, it works best

• Loic van montagu
• 29 February 2020
• Automatically translated from Dutch

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Specifications

Product

Product number

855761

Manufacturer code

RNO LAUNCHKEY-MINI-MK3

Brand

Novation

Warranty

2 years

Processing of your defect

Via Coolblue

Old product returned for free

Keys

Number of keys

25

Velocity sensitivity

Weighted keys

Yes, semi-weighted

Mallet mechanism

Full-size toetsen

Lighted keys

Aftertouch

Octave buttons

Modulation wheel

Pitch-bend wheel

Programmable drum pads, buttons, and faders

Programmable drum pads

Number of drum pads

16

Velocity-sensitive drum pads

Backlit drum pads

Programmable rotary controls

Number of rotary knobs

8

Programmable push buttons

Number of buttons

16

Programmable faders

Sequencing

Step sequencer

Number of steps sequencer

0

Parameter lock

Arpeggiator

USB connectors

USB port

Number of USB ports

1

USB function

Data transfer, Device connection, Play media, Power source, Record audio, Software updates

MIDI connectors

MIDI input

MIDI output

Number of MIDI outputs

1

MIDI throughput

Foot pedal

Number of foot pedal connectors

1

Foot pedal connections

Sustain

Display

Display

Audio software

Audio software included

Included audio software

Ableton Live Lite, Softube Time & Tone Plug-in Bundle

Physical properties

Depth

17,2 cm

Height

3,1 cm

Width

33 cm

Weight

0,689 kg

Material

Plastic

Power supply

Power supply type

Via a different product